(3 cr.) Biochemical toxicology is the branch of science
that deals with events at the molecular level in
which toxic compounds interact with living
organisms. It is fundamental to the understanding
of toxic reactions and therapeutic agents, and for
the assessment of toxic hazards by chemicals and
related substances in the environment. This
course deals with compounds exogenous to normal
metabolism, as well as metabolic intermediates,
hormones, trace elements and other materials
found in the environment. It examines the
absorption, distribution, kinetics and
elimination of such substances. Particular
emphasis is placed upon the effects of toxic
materials on neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity,
genetic toxicology and chemical carcinogenesis.
Every Other Year, Spring

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